How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hot Springs Junior Academy | Lake Hamilton Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hot Springs, AR | Pearcy, AR |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 803 | 633 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.9% | 49.4% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hot Springs Junior Academy | Lake Hamilton Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,750 | $12,273 |
| District | Hot Springs School District | Lake Hamilton School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hot Springs Junior Academy | Lake Hamilton Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30.0% | 72.8% |
| African American | 34.6% | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.0% | 13.3% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.6% | 6.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hot Springs Junior Academy | Lake Hamilton Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 547:1 | 360:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.6% | 13.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 149 | 26 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.